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FYI: workplace Discrimination: Age Discrimination

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Hypothetical question

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

employer changed my status to contractor. I've been dealing with this for about 14 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 9 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

The #1 mistake I see here is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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I went through almost the exact same thing.

What trips people up most is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Check if your state has specific protections for this. Laws vary significantly.

FYI: workplace Discrimination: Age Discrimination

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